Phuket Island in Thailand has emerged as the cheapest travel flight destination, with an average return flight price to and from Singapore of S$236 (US$186), according to travel site Skyscanner.

Tourism authorities have rejected assertions that travel to Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, has become prohibitively expensive, arguing that perceptions of rising costs stem largely from exchange rate volatility rather than domestic inflation.

This Asian country, known for its rapid urban development, is home to the world’s most beautiful airport, according to a ranking by global architecture award Prix Versailles.

Known as Southeast Asia’s most luxurious train, the Eastern & Oriental Express between Singapore and Malaysia features private butler service and fine-dining menus, with fares exceeding US$12,000 per person.

Malaysia has recorded a rise in cases of foreign tourists abusing Social Visit Passes to work or conduct business illegally over the past two years, its Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.

A fruit stall vendor has drawn criticism online after an American tourist in Singapore shared a video alleging rude treatment.

More Canadians this year are seeking out Disney magic across the Atlantic Ocean, as fewer foreign visitors come to the United States even though worldwide travel trends remain robust.

Indian food safety officials have warned a McDonald’s outlet in Jaipur after an inspection found cooking oil unfit for consumption and rotten tomatoes in storage, prompting regulators to seize samples for testing, an official told Reuters.

More Chinese tourists are expected to travel overseas during next week’s extra-long Lunar New Year break, with top destinations ranging from Russia and Australia to Thailand and South Korea, travel agencies say, but Japan has lost some sheen.

Flight attendants have come under fire in South Korea after a photo showing dozens of unattended bags taking up seats at a Starbucks outlet circulated online, igniting debate over improper use of café space.